Cover Supervisor

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational agency is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor for a role in Chapeltown, UK. You will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and engaged. The ideal candidate should have experience in an educational setting and possess strong communication skills. This role offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Access to local school network

Dedicated support from education consultants

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Confident and organized with classroom behavior management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task.
• Implement planned learning activities maintaining classroom routines.
• Support students with additional needs when required.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job details

• Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
• Location: Chapeltown
• Pay Rate: £93 – £115 per day (depending on experience)
• Start Date: Immediate
• Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Overview

GSL Education is looking for a confident and committed Cover Supervisor to work within a friendly and inclusive school in Chapeltown. In this role, you will step into lessons during teacher absences, maintaining a positive atmosphere for learning and ensuring students stay on track across different subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task during lessons.
• Implementing the planned learning activities and maintaining classroom routines.
• Supporting students with additional needs when required.
• Maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements

• Have experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Be confident, organised, and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
• Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any gaps in employment in the last 10 years.

What GSL Education offers

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Access to a network of local schools.
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
• Commitment to high-quality placements and career progression.

How to apply

To apply for the Cover Supervisor role in Chapeltown, click “apply now” to submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.